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Can I use the CSM Library if I'm not a student?
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I am not a student at College of San Mateo, Cañada College, or Skyline College. How can I borrow books from the CSM Library?
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Does the Library have private study rooms?
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How do I get technology from the CSM Library, and what's available?
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Does the Library have WiFi?
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Can I access the library's online resources if I'm not a student?
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What settings do I use to connect to the library's wireless network?
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How do I pay a fine for a lost or overdue item?
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I am enrolled in a course that uses Inclusive Access. How can I get access to my Cengage eTextbook?
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What do I do if my PLS library card has expired?
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How do ENGL students sign-up for the Info Lit Tutorial?
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Does the library have a photocopier?
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Can I have books and other items from local non-SMCCCD libraries sent to CSM Library?
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What are the options for information literacy instruction at College of San Mateo
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As a CSM student, can I borrow books from Skyline College Library or Cañada College Library?
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Mar 03, 2026
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How do I pay a fine for a lost or overdue item?
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I'm not a student - how do I sign-up for a OneSearch account?
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What should I do if I'm having trouble watching a Swank or Kanopy film in my classroom?
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How can students get prepared to take the Information Competency Proficiency Exam?
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How do I get a Community Member account?
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